Polk County is a struggling county, with a number challenges, including infrastructure challenges mostly dating back five years and more. The budget is a major contributing factor that has resulted in the deterioration of infrastructure. However, the lack of adequate leadership, an effective operational and structural strategy has not helped alleviate the current deteriorating circumstances of the county.

A new state senator has recently been appointed, with a very clear strategic objective of economic development. However, the lack of site inspections of structures and inadequate maintenance of infrastructures has opened the door for possible legal exposure should a disaster occur.

JR has identified three key projects required to improve current road conditions in the county. JR is working with a summer intern, Zachary. It is highly unlikely that Zachary has the know-how and experience to the extent where an adequate selection framework can be developed, if one does not exist.
Further to this, Zachary’s inexperience could be problematic if the time is not taken to fully understand the evaluation process and that any emotional connection…...

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